GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11994

Pursuant to Regulation 21 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Rosslyn Rose Hotel Limited, proposes to construct an apartment-hotel consisting of 163No. units (basement with parking space of 119 vehicles, ground floor with parking space of 0 vehicles), 1st-4th floor with 163No. spacious units in a mix of studios, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom units, 5th floor with recreational area for the swimming, outdoor lounge, gym and the roof), gymnasium, kid’s playroom, restaurant, business centre, associated facilities and amenities on plot L.R. Nos. 12672/56 and 12672/57 (L.R. No. 12672/238) off Limuru Road on Riviera Drive in Kigwaru Estate, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Noise and Excessive Vibration. • Restrict all construction activities to day time during normal working hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.). • No work to be carried out on Sundays and public holidays. • Use modern equipment, which produces the least noise. • Noise shielding screens should be used and the operation of such machinery restricted to when required. • For mobile equipment, fit efficient silencers. • Use piling system with lowest sound generation. • The use of hearing protection gears by workers when exposed to noise levels above 85 dB(A). • Periodic noise surveys. • Drivers to be warned against unnecessary hooting. • Idling time for pickup trucks and other small equipment will be minimized to limited time. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Undertake regular inspection and scheduled maintenance program for all vehicles and machineries on site. Air pollution • All active construction areas will be watered at least twice a day. • Construction equipment will be maintained in good operating condition. • Haulage trucks must be covered or the aggregates sprayed with water before loading the haulage trucks. • Traffic speed of construction/other vehicles will be restricted to not more than 15mph. • Use of dust nets to reduce spreading of dust. • All diesel fuel in use should be ultra-low sulphur diesel. • The project area will be cordoned off to minimize dust migration to nearby facilities by wind. • Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be enforced. • Excavation and grading activities will be suspended when wind speed exceeds 25mph. • Windbreakers will be installed at the windward side of the construction site. • Avoiding open burning of solid wastes. • Vegetation will be replanted in disturbed areas as soon as possible. • Machines to be switched off when not in use. • Periodic air quality monitoring. Soil and water pollution • No construction activity is to be carried out on the riparian reserve. • The riparian reserve was determined by WRA and pegged at 10 meters from the river bank. • Periodic stream water quality monitoring. • Adhere to the wastewater management plan. • Ensure proper storage of waste water from the site before disposal to a designated facility by a contracted waste handler registered by NEMA. • Ensure regular inspection of wastewater management practices to check on compliance. • Ensure there is proper and adequate sanitation facilities for both genders during construction. • Rocked construction access to prevent sediment from being tracked onto the roads. • All machinery and equipment should be regularly maintained and serviced to avoid oil leaks. • Oil products and materials should be stored in site stores or in the contractor’s yard. • All applicable national laws, regulations and standards for the safe use, handling, storage and disposal of hazardous waste to be followed. Increased solid waste • Develop and implement a Solid Waste Management Plan before commencement of construction activities. • Train workers on proper solid waste management practices. • No construction activity to take place within the riparian reserve. 20th December, 2019 THE KENYA GAZETTE Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Segregate waste at source and temporarily store in a designated area for appropriate disposal. • Collect waste daily and dispose all construction waste regularly to control air pollution as well as vermin. • Strictly prohibit burning or dumping of any wastes at the site. • Perform regular inspection of solid waste management practices onsite. • All persons involved in refuse collection shall be in full protective attire. • Provide facilities for proper handling and storage of wastes at designated points. • Provide adequate waste collection receptacles that are properly marked with type of wastes. • Strictly prohibit burning or dumping of any wastes at the site. • Perform regular inspection of solid waste management practices onsite. • Ensure the hazardous waste collection containers are clearly labelled and emptied at regular intervals. • Store hazardous materials in designated areas e.g. secured with a lock and with clear signage. Increased Safety and Health Risks • Use signage to warn staff and/ or visitors that are not involved in construction activities of areas that pose risk. • Train employees on the importance of occupational health and safety. • Supervision of works to be done regularly to ensure that safety conditions are met and site in compliance with OSHA 2007. • Training of all personnel in fire prevention and protection. • Provide fire extinguishers and train personnel on their use. • Regular inspection, testing and maintenance of equipment and machinery. • Provide full first aid kits at the construction site. • Provision of PPE to workers. • Provide regular medical check-ups. • Sanitary facilities for both genders to be provided and cleanliness ensured. • Erection of warning/information signs e.g. “Heavy vehicles turning”, “Authorised personnel only”.....; in both english and kiswahili. • Report all accidents and near misses and keep a record of the actions taken; • Promote HIV/AIDs awareness. Traffic snarl up along Riviera Drive • Delivery of construction materials to be performed during off-peak travel periods (10 am - 4pm) to the maximum extent practicable. • No reversing on to adjacent roads. • Drivers to be warned against parking their trucks along the roadside. • Warning signs should be used as appropriate to provide notice of road hazards and other pertinent information to motorists and the Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures general public. • Adhere to Nairobi City County Government Traffic By-Laws and Kenya Traffic Laws. • Temporary manual traffic control should be used when construction vehicles are exiting the site into Riviera Drive. Insecurity • Background checks of the workers to ensure they are of good morals. • Employ day and night security for site equipment and materials. • Ensure adequate lighting within and around the site at night. • Employ trained security personnel who are able to handle any incidents that arise. Neighbourhood aesthetics during construction period • Ensure proper storage and regular collection and proper legal disposal of all waste streams generated onsite. • Construction signage, as much as possible, should be made of non-glare material and unobtrusive colours. • Construction vehicles, machinery and equipment that are not in use should be kept at a designated area onsite not scattered. • Use dust suppressors to minimize impacts of vehicular traffic and wind. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126–00100, Nairobi. (b) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Nairobi City County. The National Environment Management Authority invites members of the public to submit oral or written comments within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this notice to the Director-General, NEMA, to assist the Authority in the decision making process of the plan. MAMO B. MAMO, Ag. Director-General, MR/0440949 National Environment Management Authority.